McDonnell wins in Va.; Christie takes lead in NJ
Republicans wrested Virginia from the Democrats Tuesday in a one-sided sweep of top offices, and New Jersey 's unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine fought for his political life as independent voters swung behind the GOP in Elections in both states. It was a troubling sign for President Barack Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year. Conservative Republican Bob McDonnell 's victory in the Virginia Governor's race over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds was a triumph for a GOP...

McDonnell wins Va. governorship, NJ race close
Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats on Tuesday and New Jersey 's unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine was fighting for his political life as independent voters swung behind the GOP in both states. It was a troubling sign for President Barack Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year. Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell 's victory in Virginia over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds was a triumph for a GOP looking to rebuild after being booted from...

Republican Bob McDonnell wins Virginia governor's race easily
Former Virginia Attorney General Robert McDonnell (R) is the Governor-elect of the Commonwealth after winning a race focused on local issues, rather than national dynamics. McDonnell defeated state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D), according to early election results. The Associated Press said McDonnell had won easily. Republicans have cast the race for Governor as a referendum on President Barack Obama's early tenure, arguing that the race is the first in a series of comebacks for the party. Others...

Republican Bob McDonnell wins Virginia governor's race easily
Former Virginia Attorney General Robert McDonnell (R) is the Governor-elect of the Commonwealth after winning a race focused on local issues, rather than national dynamics. McDonnell defeated state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D), according to early election results. The Associated Press said McDonnell had won easily. Republicans have cast the race for Governor as a referendum on President Barack Obama's early tenure, arguing that the race is the first in a series of comebacks for the party. Others...

McDonnell Wins in Va.; Close Race in N.J.
CBS News Estimates GOP Candidate Wins Va. Gov. Race; Corzine and Christie are Close in N.J. with Daggett a Distant Third Previous slide Next slide (CBS/ AP)  Updated at 8:00 p.m. ET . CBS News projects that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell will win the Governor's race over Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. Meanwhile, as the polls close in New Jersey tonight, CBS News exit polls indicate a close race for Governor between Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine and Republican...

AP: Va. elects McDonnell as governor
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Republican Bob McDonnell has easily won the Virginia Governor 's race just a year after the state went overwhelmingly for President Obama and the Democrats. Unofficial results show the former state Attorney General defeating Democrat  Creigh Deeds and returning a Republican to the Governor's office for the first time in eight years. This race and the contest for Governor of New Jersey are viewed as the first referendum on the president and the...

Early Vote Counting in VA Governors Race: Republican Bob McDonnell Up Big Over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds
  Early voting results are in Virginia, it looks like it will be an early night in the Commonwealth of Virginia as Republican Bob McDonnell has a huge lead over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. The voting is breaking about 2 to 1 for Mc Donnell. Republican Bob McDonnell was up in the last polls prior to the election by double digits , it looks like he may win by an even greater number. The exit polling in Virginia according to CNN states, it all about The Economy. Watch the CNN political...

GOP's McDonnell Elected Va. Governor
Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats today, with Bob McDonnell scoring a landslide victory over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. Independent voters swung behind the GOP, a troubling sign for President Obama, who had personally campaigned for Deeds.

AP: Va. elects McDonnell as governor
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Republican   Bob McDonnell has easily won the Virginia Governor's race just a year after the state went overwhelmingly for President Obama and the Democrats.

Republican wins Virginia; NJ too close to call: PHOTO
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Republican Bob McDonnell has easily won the Virginia Governor's race just a year after the state went overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama and the Democrats. Unofficial results show the former Attorney General defeating Creigh Deeds and returning a Republican to the Governor's office for the first time in eight years. This race and the contest for Governor of New Jersey are viewed as the first referendum on the president and the Democratic Congress before the 2010...

Republican McDonnell wins Va. gov's race
Washington, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Republican Robert McDonnell, a former Virginia Attorney General, easily beat state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds Tuesday in the race to become the state's 71st Governor. With nearly two-thirds of precincts reporting, McDonnell held wide leads, The Washington Post reported. Democrats, who had won the last two gubernatorial races, suffered a GOP sweep of statewide races. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling cruised to victory and state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli won the contest for Attorney General....

Republican McDonnell Wins Va. Governor Race
Republican Bob McDonnell easily won the Governor's race Tuesday, just a year after the state went overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama and the Democrats. Unofficial results showed McDonnell, a conservative and former state Attorney General, defeating Creigh Deeds with more than 60 percent of the vote. He will be the state's first Republican Governor in eight years.<br

GOP wins Va. gov race a year after Obama won state
RICHMOND, Va.—Republican Bob McDonnell easily won the Virginia Governor's race Tuesday as independent voters who last year delivered the state to President Barack Obama shifted to the GOP , handing the party a convincing sweep of statewide offices. Unofficial results showed McDonnell, a conservative and former state Attorney General, with nearly two-thirds of the vote over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. He will be the state's first Republican Governor in eight years.

Virginia Governor Race Results Announcement Bob McDonnell Wins Virginia Governor Race
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GOP wins Va. gov race a year after Obama won state
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Republican Bob McDonnell easily won the Virginia Governor's race Tuesday as independent voters who last year delivered the state to President Barack Obama shifted to the GOP, handing the party a convincing sweep of statewide offices. Unofficial results showed McDonnell, a conservative and former state Attorney General, with nearly two-thirds of the vote over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. He will be the state's first Republican Governor in eight years. "I just got tackled by my...

GOP wins Va. gov race a year after Obama won state
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Republican Bob McDonnell has easily won the Virginia Governor's race just a year after the state went overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama and the Democrats. Unofficial results show the former Attorney General defeating Creigh (kree) Deeds and returning a Republican to the Governor's office for the first time in eight years. This race and the contest for Governor of New Jersey are viewed as the first referendum on the president and the Democratic Congress before the...

Bob McDonnell Elected Virginia Governor
Republican Bob McDonnell easily won the Virginia Governor's race Tuesday as independent voters who last year helped deliver the state to President Barack Obama handed the party a convincing victory. Unofficial results showed McDonnell, a conservative and former state Attorney General, with about 60 percent of the vote over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. He will be the state's first Republican Governor in eight years. "I just got tackled by my five kids and my wife, and there are a lot of tears on my...

New Jersey Election Results: NJ Governor Race Anticipation Builds
New Jersey election results for the NJ Governor race is hot. The New Jersey election results for NJ Governor race will undoubtedly be highly anticipated, as voters and politicians see if Republicans are gaining ground against the Democrats. Currently,

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McDonnell Deeds: Election Results Virginia Governor, Exit Polls, Winner: VIDEO
Here is the thread for Virginia election results in the Governor’s race between Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat Creigh Deeds. See the election returns and exit polls updated below in our live blog and participate with our election team 2009.

Virginia election: Republican Bob McDonnell delivers blow to Democrats: PHOTO
American voters have delivered a sharp rebuke to Barack Obama by rejecting Democratic candidates in Virginia, the swing state that helped deliver him The White House almost exactly a year ago.

Liveblogging The GOP's Insane Blowout In Virginia: PHOTO
That’s Jefferson Davis, in the picture! Nearly 150 years ago, Jefferson Davis moved to Richmond, Virginia to become the first president of a new country where slaves could still pick the cotton, and indigo. Davis’ run came to an end eight years ago, when Democrat Mark Warner stole Davis’ Richmond mansion and all of its slaves. Democrat Tim Kaine did the same to Mark Warner four years later. But now it is Republican Bob McDonnell’s turn to take the mansion and slaves back...

Streaming video: ETV governor's debate (8 p.m.)
Ten South Carolina gubernatorial candidates, five Republicans and five Democrats, are scheduled to gather this evening at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College for a joint debate exactly one full year before the 2010 election. Below, you can view streaming video of the taped event provided by S.C. Educational Television. The stream is scheduled to be available from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It also is being streamed online from a page on ETV's Web site . The debate is being hosted by the S.C. Natural...